History

Process

Jerad Foster

Founding Partner

Jerad is a third generation carpenter. He is the liaison between the design & build sides of our work. He walks the fine line between bringing projects in on budget while maintaining the design intent. He spends part of his day working at Studio Build as a designer; the other part of the day is spent on job sites working for Foster's Inc. as the General Contractor for our work.

Jerad's interest in Modern Architecture and furniture from the 1950's & 1960's has led to an extensive designer furniture collection. He serves on the board at KC Modern and enjoys researching and documenting Kansas City's Modern Architecture. He's currently living in his second Drummond remodel that his wife Jessica, son Lincoln, daughter Nora and he call home.

Jerad is Currently a Class B + Class C Licensed Contractor in Johnson County, Kansas; and Kansas City, Missouri.

Ryan Deveney

Ryan attended Kansas State University and graduated with a Bachelor of Architecture degree in 2005. During his 4th year he studied abroad in Geelong, Australia which is approximately 50 miles south of Melbourne. He has lived in Kansas City his entire life and began his professional career at Bluebike Architects where he designed and managed projects with a wide range of budget and scope. Ryan joined the Studio Build team in 2010 to focus on residential design which has always been his architectural passion. In 2016 Ryan completed the ScaleUP KC program funded by the SBA. The course helped establish and create some intangible business practices that are helping us grow our business.

Nate Adolf

Nate grew up in Akron, Colorado. Akron is a small farming and ranching community in Northeastern Colorado. Nate's love of construction sent him to Goodland, Kansas where he attended a one year Carpentry course and a two year Technical Drafting course. This education landed him his first job as an Architectural Draftsman at Landmark Archtiects and Engineers in Hutchinson, Kansas. After 5 years of experience he wanted to further his education to become an Architect.

In August of 2000, Nate began his professional education at Kansas State Universtiy. While studying at KSU he was fortunate to have the opportunity to study abroad in Italy and Peru. Upon graduating with his Bachelor of Architecture degree in 2005, he headed to Montana.

Nate worked with Kirk Michels, Architect, for five years. He worked as an Intern Architect and Project Manager in Livingston, Montana. He learned the ropes of high end rustic and log architecture in Big Sky country. He learned to love the area and outdoor activities that Montana provides like fly fishing and skiiing! In late 2009 a tough economy forced a relocation to the Kansas City area.

In late 2009 he found himself working in a two car garage building Modern furniture with Jerad Foster in Kansas City. The rest is Studio Build history! Kansas City has treated Nate well. It was a city he avoided, preferring smaller more rural parts of the country. After living here a few years he realized how much he loves Kansas City and the opportunities it has provided him. Not only has he had the opportunity to work with great friends who are tallented designers and craftsmen, it has provided him with his wife Jodi!

Aaron Jensen

Aaron is the lone Jayhawk in the group, and while attending the University of Kansas he participated on the KU football team as well as the KU lacrosse team. He graduated in 2010 with a Masters Of Architecture and crippling student debt. After making a quick trip around the US, only to land back in Kansas City, he has experience in both the architecture and construction fields. Aaron, joined the Studio Build team in 2016, and is now right at home as the Shop Manager and Installer. On nights and weekends, he enjoys making more sawdust in his basement and growing a honey-do-list that will never be completed.

Aaron has many hobbies, but never has enough time to do any of them. He is also an Assistant Coach for Fountain City's Shotgun Sheila's Roller Derby team.

Chris Penland

Chris attended Kansas State University and graduated with a Masters of Architecture in 2013. While there he contributed to several design/build studio's. A native Kansas Citian, Chris grew up in a construction family, which fueled his passion for architecture. While attending college he interned at Studio Build, helping to make some of the components on our website. Here he learned woodworking skills that he continues to use in his free time. Prior to Studio Build, Chris worked on a variety of projects including Civic, Healthcare, and Commercial buildings.

Previous Experience:

TreanorHL - KCMO - Associate Architect 2013 - 2016

Greg Johnson

Lead Craftsman

Greg tackles the fabrication on the majority of Studio Build's Custom Cabinetry and Furniture.

Greg joined Studio Build during the Summer of 2013. He has over 30 years experience in various construction trades focusing on Millwork + Trim.